European Film Schools

Reading Time: 2 minutesTallinn University Baltic Film and Media School Tallinn, Estonia One of Northern Europe’s leading film and media schools, teaching entirely in English to an international student body. Quick facts What this school is known for Baltic Film is the only higher-educational institution in Northern Europe teaching film studies fully in English. It combines hands-on practical… Continue reading Tallinn University Baltic Film School, Estonia

Reading Time: 2 minutesZeLIG School for Documentary, Television and New Media Bolzano, Italy (South Tyrol) A specialized film school dedicated entirely to documentary filmmaking and television production. Quick facts What this school is known for ZeLIG is a small, specialized school that focuses exclusively on documentary and television production. Founded in 1988, it is respected in documentary circles… Continue reading Zelig Documentary School, Italy

Reading Time: 2 minutesRome, Italy Italy’s national film school and one of the oldest in the world, known for training major Italian cinema directors since 1935. Quick facts What this school is known for Centro Sperimentale trained many of Italy’s greatest film directors and is deeply connected to Italian cinema history. The school is based near Cinecittà Studios,… Continue reading Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia

Reading Time: 2 minutesLondon, United Kingdom One of the world’s oldest and most respected film schools, founded in 1956, with a truly international student body and focus on practical filmmaking. Quick facts What this school is known for LFS is famous for its international diversity and collaborative spirit. The school emphasizes learning through making real films together. Located… Continue reading London Film School, UK

Reading Time: 2 minutesBerlin, Germany One of Europe’s most prestigious and selective film schools with a strong focus on politically engaged, artistic cinema. Quick facts What this school is known for DFFB shaped the Berlin School movement in the 2000s. Alumni like Christian Petzold, Angela Schanelec, and Thomas Arslan created influential, art-house cinema. The school is housed next… Continue reading Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB)

Reading Time: 2 minutesÉcole Nationale Supérieure Louis-Lumière (Louis Lumière National School) Paris/Saint-Denis, France France’s oldest film school (founded 1926), specializing in technical crafts: cinematography, sound engineering, and photography. Produces skilled craftspeople, not generalist filmmakers. Quick facts What this school is known for Louis Lumière trains technical specialists in cinematography, sound, and photography rather than directors. Graduates become working… Continue reading Louis Lumiere Paris, France

Reading Time: 2 minutesESCAC — Escola Superior de Cinema i Audiovisuals de Catalunya Terrassa, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain One of Spain’s leading film schools with strong production facilities and a track record of producing working Spanish directors and cinematographers. Quick facts What this school is known for ESCAC has won over 500 international awards with films made by its… Continue reading Escac Barcelona

Reading Time: 2 minutesLondon and Berlin, United Kingdom and Germany A practical, industry-focused film school with campuses across Europe, known for hands-on training and links to working production companies. Quick facts What this school is known for MetFilm is known for being accessible and industry-ready. Located at Ealing Studios in London, students work within a real working studio… Continue reading Metfilm School, UK and Germany

Reading Time: 2 minutesEbeltoft, Denmark An international film school taught in English, specifically designed for students from around the world seeking an intensive European film experience. Quick facts What this school is known for The European Film College is known as one of the world’s most intensive film foundation programs and is specifically designed for international students. It… Continue reading European Film College Denmark

Reading Time: 2 minutesLillehammer, Norway A state-funded national film school in the heart of Norway with a strong reputation and extremely limited annual intake. Quick facts What this school is known for The Norwegian Film School is known for producing working directors and cinematographers in the Norwegian film industry. Almost 9 out of 10 graduates are employed in… Continue reading Norwegian Film School